Dell D97D3 10 Bay SFF 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Backplane Board

Description

The Dell D97D3 is a high-density storage backplane designed to accommodate ten 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). This backplane board serves as the central connection point for these drives, providing both the necessary data interfaces (SAS/SATA) and power connections required for their operation. It is engineered to integrate seamlessly into specific Dell server models, enabling efficient storage expansion and management. A key feature of the D97D3 backplane is its support for hot-swappable drives. This allows administrators to add or remove drives from the server without needing to power down the system. This capability is crucial for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime in enterprise environments where continuous operation is paramount. The backplane ensures that the drives are properly seated and connected, facilitating reliable data transfer and storage. This 10-bay SFF backplane is essential for Dell servers that require significant storage capacity within a compact footprint. It simplifies the installation and management of multiple drives, consolidating their connections to the server's storage controllers. The D97D3 is a critical component for building robust and scalable storage solutions within Dell's server ecosystem.

Condition: Refurbished